Rose/Shalom, et.al.
Rose, I understand your exasperation with the manner in which Shalom sought to edify you, and greatly appreciate your thoughtful interpretation of Revelation. Shalom, I admire your boldness, and confidence in what the Lord has shown you. And now for the big BUT...
I am ashamed to associate myself with this thread after viewing this childish bickering which is going on in a public bickering among those who claim to be God's family. The attitude I see is defensive and petty, marked by reasonable points punctuated with mean, ad hominim attacks. Culminated in a "Love in Christ, Christian." And the first drop of love in the post, is in the signature.
And all this about points that, when the weighty matters of truth and Godliness are considered, amount to mere trivialities. "Strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel".
I am greatly encouraged by the well-studied, devoted Christians I have found here at SI. I believe we can be a great testimony to others on this forum. I also believe they see Christ's character through us. I desire them to see Christ's supernatural beauty, not our rotten flesh in conflict.
Perhaps I have no place in submitting this rebuke, as this is not my argument, and I know I myself am guilty in these same areas at times. But perhaps in doing so, I'll be forced to be more accountable in my posts here to SI.
Yes, Jesus loves us. But is he pleased?
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I am feeling very convicted in my soul regarding this post. I ask forgiveness for any prideful judgements. |
